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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VICKS VICKS STEAM INHALER; PERSONAL ELECTRIC INHALER
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Device Problems Fail-Safe Design Failure (1222); Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Device Slipped (1584)
Patient Problems Erythema (1840); Burn, Thermal (2530); Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn (2694)
Event Date 11/04/2014
Event Type  Injury  
Event Description
The product is vicks steam inhaler - personal electric inhaler.My wife moved the item and the container with hot water slipped off and spilled, scalding water on her.Later we tried to use it again for my (b)(6) and when it was moved slightly, the container slipped off and spilled scalding water on her abdomen, leaving a red, blistered burn.This product is dangerous.I do not believe i had a defective item.The design appears to be flawed and unsafe.(b)(4).
 
Event Description
The product is vicks steam inhaler - personal electric inhaler.My wife moved the item and the container with hot water slipped off and spilled, scalding water on her.Later we tried to use it again for my (b)(6) and when it was moved slightly, the container slipped off and spilled scalding water on her abdomen, leaving a red, blistered burn.This product is dangerous.I do not believe i had a defective item.The design appears to be flawed and unsafe.(b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
VICKS STEAM INHALER
Type of Device
PERSONAL ELECTRIC INHALER
Manufacturer (Section D)
VICKS
MDR Report Key4270806
MDR Text Key5009477
Report NumberMW5039200
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code KFZ
Number of Events Reported1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Report Source Voluntary
Reporter Occupation Patient Family Member or Friend
Type of Report Initial
Report Date 11/14/2014
1 Device was Involved in the Event
2 Patient was Involved in the Event
Date FDA Received11/18/2014
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? No
Device Operator Other
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient Outcome(s) Other;
Patient Age5 YR
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